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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: joo-LEE-ah-nah /dʒuˈliːə.nə/
Origin: Latin; Italian
Meaning: Latin: youthful; Italian: downy
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Julianna has its roots in the Latin name "Julius," which is derived from the Roman family name "Julius" (Iulius). The name is thought to be connected to the Latin word "juvenilis," meaning "youthful" or "downy," suggesting a connotation of youth and vitality.
The name evolved through various forms, including the Old French "Julienne," before being adopted into English as Julianna. This transition reflects the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which brought many Latin-derived names into the English lexicon.
Historically, the name Julianna has been associated with several notable figures. One of the earliest references can be traced back to Saint Juliana of Nicomedia, a Christian martyr who lived during the late 3rd century.
Her feast day is celebrated in various Christian traditions, which helped to popularize the name in medieval Europe. The name also appears in various forms in literature and religious texts, contributing to its enduring presence in European culture.
The name was further solidified in the English-speaking world through translations of biblical texts and the works of medieval saints. Culturally, Julianna has been embraced in various traditions, often symbolizing grace and beauty.
The name has been associated with themes of youthfulness and vitality, resonating with the qualities attributed to its Latin roots. Diminutive forms such as Julie or Juliette have also emerged, reflecting the name's adaptability and appeal across different cultures and languages.
The historical significance of Julianna, combined with its linguistic evolution, underscores its lasting impact in the realm of personal names.
Famous people named Julianna
In this section, you will find notable people named Julianna. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Julianna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Julianna who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Julianna Margulies is an actress best known for ER, The Good Wife, and The Morning Show.
Julianna Moore is an actress best known for Boogie Nights, Magnolia, and Still Alice.
Fictional characters named Julianna
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Julianna is a fictional character from the video game series The Last of Us. She is a key character in the narrative, contributing to the emotional depth of the story through her relationships and experiences.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Julianna was first seen in the United States in 1900.
Julianna has ranked as high as #389 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey.
In the past 5 years the name Julianna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Julianna is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Julianna was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Julianna (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 127 | |
| TX | 127 | |
| NY | 72 | |
| FL | 47 | |
| NJ | 39 | |
| PA | 34 | |
| NC | 33 | |
| VA | 26 | |
| OH | 24 | |
| IL | 23 | |
| WA | 23 | |
| GA | 21 | |
| AZ | 20 | |
| MA | 17 | |
| IN | 16 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Julianna.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 878 |
| 2023 | 933 |
| 2022 | 993 |
| 2021 | 1,057 |
| 2020 | 1,145 |
| 2019 | 1,236 |
| 2018 | 1,365 |
| 2017 | 1,604 |
| 2016 | 1,606 |
| 2015 | 1,714 |
| 2014 | 1,773 |
| 2013 | 1,699 |
| 2012 | 1,697 |
| 2011 | 1,740 |
| 2010 | 1,751 |
| 2009 | 1,705 |
| 2008 | 1,736 |
| 2007 | 1,788 |
| 2006 | 1,814 |
| 2005 | 1,618 |
| 2004 | 1,683 |
| 2003 | 1,734 |
| 2002 | 1,748 |
| 2001 | 1,777 |
| 2000 | 1,287 |
| 1999 | 1,211 |
| 1998 | 1,192 |
| 1997 | 964 |
| 1996 | 834 |
| 1995 | 640 |
| 1994 | 457 |
| 1993 | 390 |
| 1992 | 400 |
| 1991 | 467 |
| 1990 | 339 |
| 1989 | 390 |
| 1988 | 315 |
| 1987 | 282 |
| 1986 | 283 |
| 1985 | 307 |
| 1984 | 184 |
| 1983 | 157 |
| 1982 | 203 |
| 1981 | 155 |
| 1980 | 147 |
| 1979 | 134 |
| 1978 | 118 |
| 1977 | 119 |
| 1976 | 116 |
| 1975 | 119 |
| 1974 | 116 |
| 1973 | 116 |
| 1972 | 123 |
| 1971 | 128 |
| 1970 | 116 |
| 1969 | 126 |
| 1968 | 98 |
| 1967 | 99 |
| 1966 | 105 |
| 1965 | 115 |
| 1964 | 104 |
| 1963 | 108 |
| 1962 | 88 |
| 1961 | 104 |
| 1960 | 101 |
| 1959 | 82 |
| 1958 | 88 |
| 1957 | 89 |
| 1956 | 65 |
| 1955 | 62 |
| 1954 | 73 |
| 1953 | 62 |
| 1952 | 70 |
| 1951 | 45 |
| 1950 | 56 |
| 1949 | 51 |
| 1948 | 62 |
| 1947 | 40 |
| 1946 | 36 |
| 1945 | 30 |
| 1944 | 37 |
| 1943 | 53 |
| 1942 | 53 |
| 1941 | 51 |
| 1940 | 40 |
| 1939 | 42 |
| 1938 | 24 |
| 1937 | 27 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1933 | 21 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1931 | 22 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1927 | 22 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1925 | 14 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1923 | 22 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1921 | 28 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1918 | 29 |
| 1917 | 32 |
| 1916 | 27 |
| 1915 | 36 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1913 | 21 |
| 1912 | 18 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1900 | 6 |